The Battle Abbey Roll. Vol. III.
by
The Duchess of Cleveland.

Prepared by Michael A. Linton
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Pinchard : of very early date in co. Durham. John Pinsard occurs in Boldon Buke, the first survey made of the county (1153-1194): and ReginaldPinchard witnesses a charter to Finchale Priory not long subsequent to its foundation in 1180. This Reginald had to wife Petronilla, the daughter of Osmund de Gatesheved (Gateshead) and the heiress of Cocken, "one of the most romantic spots on the Wear," and both were benefactors to the monks of Finchale. (Surtees' Durham). Perhaps Peter de Penchere, who was a witness to Matthew de Lumley's charter to the same Priory (1189-1209) belonged to the family. In the 14th century John Pynchard held lands in Middle Herington; after this we hear of them no more. Albreda de Pinchard occurs in Buckinghamshire c. 1272.—Rotuli Hundredorum.